Federal authorities in New York unsealed a 21-page indictment on Wednesday detailing an alleged decade-long immigration fraud operation. Prosecutors claim the network arranged more than 1,000 sham marriages, primarily designed to secure green cards for Chinese nationals. According to the court documents, the operation included at least 14 active-duty US Army soldiers who were paired with foreign citizens in exchange for payment.

The indictment specifically highlights that 11 of these soldiers were stationed at a military base in Kentucky. These matches reportedly took place between May 2023 and August 2025. While the investigation has led to charges against 11 individuals involved in the coordination of the scheme, the identities of the specific soldiers and the primary organizers remain largely redacted or undisclosed in the initial public filings. The case is currently moving through the federal court system, with authorities characterizing the operation as a significant breach of immigration protocols and military integrity.